Volkswagen Kaefer 1500 1.5 (54 hp)
Gasoline engine with 54 hp (40 kW), built 1967–1969, coupe body, rear-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.
Power54 hp (40 kW)
Top speed85 mph (137 km/h)
FuelGasoline
Specifications
Engine
| Engine version | 1500 1.5 (54 hp) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L (1,499 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cylinder layout | Boxer |
| Engine position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Bore | 83.5 mm |
Performance
| Power | 54 hp (40 kW) |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 85 mph (137 km/h) |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Doors | 5 |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Tires | 175/80 R15 |
| Wheels | R15 |
What to check on a Volkswagen Kaefer with this engine
- On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
- Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
- Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.
Other Volkswagen Kaefer engines
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 (Brezel) (24 hp) | Gasoline | 24 hp (18 kW) | |
| 1.2 (42005) (30 hp) | Gasoline | 30 hp (22 kW) | |
| 1200 1.2 (11) (34 hp) | Gasoline | 34 hp (25 kW) | |
| 1300 1.3 (11) (40 hp) | Gasoline | 40 hp (29 kW) | |
| 1300 1.3 (37 hp) | Gasoline | 37 hp (27 kW) | |
| 1500 1.5 (11) (44 hp) | Gasoline | 44 hp (32 kW) | |
| 1302 1.2 (11) (34 hp) | Gasoline | 34 hp (25 kW) | |
| 1300 1.3 (11) (44 hp) | Gasoline | 44 hp (32 kW) | |
| 1302 1.3 (11) (44 hp) | Gasoline | 44 hp (32 kW) | |
| 1302 1.3 (39 hp) | Gasoline | 39 hp (29 kW) | |
| 1302 1.6 (11) (50 hp) | Gasoline | 50 hp (37 kW) | |
| 1302 1.6 (48 hp) | Gasoline | 48 hp (35 kW) | |
| 1303 1.2 (13) (34 hp) | Gasoline | 34 hp (25 kW) | |
| 1303 1.3 (13) (44 hp) | Gasoline | 44 hp (32 kW) | |
| 1303 1.6 (13) (48 hp) | Gasoline | 48 hp (35 kW) | |
| 1303 LS,S 1.6 (13) (50 hp) | Gasoline | 50 hp (37 kW) | |
| 1600 (Mexico) (46 hp) | Gasoline | 46 hp (34 kW) | |
| 1600 i (Mexico) (46 hp) | Gasoline | 46 hp (34 kW) |